This post was updated June 29 at 7:38 p.m. As the summer sun comes out to shine, so are Hollywood’s most anticipated titles. With the temperature rising, viewers can keep cool in theaters by watching the must-see films of the summer. Read more...
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This post was updated June 27 at 12:46 a.m. From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Read more...
Photo: Poet Rhiannon McGavin poses in a black jacket in front of a neon sign. The alumnus said she sees the city of Los Angeles as her inspiration, including its sunsets and overlooked natural landscapes. (Courtesy of Sadie Jean Spezzano)
“Man of God” is a play in no need of salvation. The Geffen Playhouse’s production of “Man of God,” running until June 19, follows four girls on their Christian mission trip to Bangkok, Thailand, as they discover a camera hidden in the bathroom of their hotel. Read more...
Photo: Running until June 19, the Geffen Playhouse’s “Man of God” centers on a Christian youth group as the four girls discover a hidden camera in their hotel room. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
With colors galore, Rainbow Kitten Surprise delivered a visual and vocal feast. The alternative indie rock group emerged onstage at the House of Blues Anaheim on Tuesday night with rainbow lights glowing above and below. Read more...
Photo: Rainbow Kitten Surprise members play their respective instruments spread across a teal and indigo-lit stage. On Tuesday, the group brought elaborate visuals and alt-rock instrumentals to the House of Blues Anaheim. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
With a growing digital world, social media can be used to highlight self-improvement practices, but the popular notion of sharing one’s best life does not always equate to living it. Read more...
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From lighthearted rom-coms to bloodcurdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Given the recurring character and narrative archetypes that characterize each genre, people have come to know and identify with these tropes by relating them to their own lives. Read more...
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A24’s latest horror flick just barely delivers in its chilling social commentary. Released in theaters Friday, “Men” follows troubled widow Harper (Jessie Buckley) as she retreats to the countryside, where a mysterious being in the woods begins to terrorize her – a classic but overused horror movie trope. Read more...
Photo: Jessie Buckley plays Harper Marlowe in A24’s “Men.” (Courtesy of A24)
